Augrabies Falls and Kgaladi Transfrontier National Park
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Safari; South Africa; National parks; Augrabies Falls; Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park; Augrabies Falls National Park; Nataonal park;
Augrabies Falls is located in a remote area of the Northern Cape 820km from Cape Town. At the Falls the Orange River drops 56 meters. The gorge at the Falls is 18km long. The sight and power of the water will not be easily forgotten. During this six day tour ...
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- Trip Length:
- 6 days
- Price Range:
- From $1000 per person See what this includes and what this excludes
- Best Time to Go:
- Any time.
- Recommended for:
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Infants (under 2)
Adults (18 - 20)
Adults (21 - 24)
Adults (25 - 29)
Family Trip, Group Retreat, Trip Around the World
Detailed Trip Description
Augrabies Falls is located in a remote area of the Northern Cape 820km from Cape Town. At the Falls the Orange River drops 56 meters. The gorge at the Falls is 18km long. The sight and power of the water will not be easily forgotten. During this six day tour of the Au Falls and National Park you will explore the following highlights: Moon Rock– A prominent landmark of the Falls – From the summit you get one of the best views of the Park. Swart Rante- (Black Hills) The Black Hills form a natural border between the harsh environment of the gorge area and a more fertile area on the other side. Echo Corner- As the name implies a long lasting echo can be produced. The road to Echo Corner takes you through some of the Park’s most stunning scenery. The Kgalagadi Transfrontier National Park is in the far Northern Cape and borders Namibia on one side and Botswana on the other side and is 379km from Augrabies Falls. The red desert dunes, thorn trees, dark mane Lions, leopard, cheetah, spotted and brown hyena, wild dog, jackal, springbok, red hartebeest, gemsbok and over 20 bird species are all part of Africa’s largest untouched wildlife sanctuary.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 - Cape Town
Cape Town to Augrabies Falls.
Bus
Drive from Cape Town on the N7 to Springbok (554km). Drive from Springbok on the N14 to
Kakamas (236km). Drive from Kakamas to Augrabies Falls (39km).
Camping
Spend 1st Night at Augrabies.
Day 2 - South Africa
Augrabies Falls National Park to Kgalagadi Transfrontier National Park.
Safari
From Augrabies to Upington (129km). From Upington to Twee Rivieren (250km).
Camping
Spend 2nd Night at Twee Rivieren.
Day 3 - South Africa
Drive in the Park.
Safari
From Twee Rivieren to Nossob (3,5 hour Drive). From Nossob to Bitterpan (2,5 hour
Drive 4 X 4 Vehicle only).
Camping
3rd night at Bitterpan. This camp is not fenced in. The camp is built on stilts with a wooden walkway adjoining the units. Two bed units with loose standing bathroom, gas for hot water and solar for lighting. The walls of the units are made of reeds and canvas, whereas the roof is corrugated iron sheets covered with reeds. A six meter lookout tower allows exceptional views over the pan, waterhole and across the dunes.
Day 4 - South Africa
Drive in the Park.
Safari
From Bitterpan to Mata Mata (2 hour Drive).
Camping
Spend 4th Night at Twee Rivieren.
Day 5 - South Africa
Twee Rivieren to Augrabies Falls National Park.
Safari
From Twee Rivieren to Augrabies Falls National Park ( 379km).
Camping
Spend 5th Night at Augrabies Falls National Park.
Day 6 - Cape Town
Augrabies Falls National Park to Cape Town.
Bus
Drive from Augrabies Falls National Park back to Cape Town (829km).
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- Augrabies Falls is located in a remote area of the Northern Cape 820km from Cape Town. At the Falls the Orange River drops 56 meters. The gorge at the Falls is 18km long. The sight and power of the water will not be easily forgotten. During this six day tour ...
